Gamache, Karelia

Throughout my years as a therapist, I have had the honor and privilege to work with, support, and learn from people of many different walks of life. As a cisgender, heterosexual Métis woman, I strive to continue to learn and recognize the ways my identities have shaped my experiences, and my access to privilege throughout my lifetime, while offering a safe space for others to explore their identities and the impacts these have had on their lives.

I am passionate about the importance of everyone having access to non-judgemental, accepting, supportive, gender-affirming care. In my practice, I strive to make therapy sessions a safe space for healing and growth to occur for 2S/LGBTQIA+ peoples. I know that learning is a lifelong process and I strive to continue to grow, improve, and learn from those who I work with, while offering my wisdom, experience, and expertise.

Currently, in my private practice, I work with children age 4+, youth, adults, couples, and families. In my practice, I have supported individuals who have identified in a variety of different ways across the gender spectrum, as well as sexuality.

My therapy approach is shaped by narrative, solution-focused, systems, sensorimotor, and expressive approaches (play, art, etc.).

Areas of focus include:

• Supporting couples and families (conflict, divorce/separation, blended families, parenting/co-parenting, supporting children with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties)
• Neurodivergence (ADHD/autism)
• Domestic violence/abuse
• School issues
• Grief and loss (including non-death related grief such as major life changes)
• Anxiety
• Navigating pregnancy (pre/post/during) and parenthood
• Pregnancy loss, infertility and issues around conception
• Support around navigating life transitions
• Advocacy/resource navigation

I am currently offering services in person (Central Edmonton) and virtual.

I look forward to hearing from you and discussing whether my services would be a good fit for you.

• Accepts new clients
• Accepts self-referrals
• Tele-health

Services:

• Conventional Health Care

Health services:

• Counselling or Therapy

Languages spoken: English